Body Electrical System

Speaker Repair Procedures

25steps
~150min
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Inspection

  1. Speaker Troubleshooting
    1. Basic Speaker Inspection: Check the speaker sound with the speaker mounting screws removed and the wiring connector connected, to eliminate vibration transmitted from the body trim and surrounding parts.
    2. Troubleshooting
      No. Symptom Inspection/Remedy
      1 Rattling Noise
      1. Before replacing the speaker, make sure the mounting screw is installed properly.
      2. After reinstalling the speaker, make sure there is no rattling noise.
      3. If the rattling noise occurs again, replace the speaker with a new one.
      2 Noise
      1. Check whether the wiring connector is connected properly. If not, connect the wiring connector.
      2. In case of radio interference, check for noise from the CD player.
      3. If noise is heard when the radio and CD are turned on, replace the speaker with a new one.
      If only radio interference occurs, it is caused by poor radio reception. Therefore, the speaker does not need to be repaired or replaced.
      3 Poor Performance Check the wiring connection between the battery and the speaker
      1. Before replacing the speaker, check the wiring and connections in the speaker circuit.
      2. Check the power supply to the speaker and the resistance, then check the sound quality.
      3. If the speaker performs poorly, replace it with a new one.

      When handling the speaker:
      • Dropping or rough handling of the speaker may damage it.
      • Be careful not to spill water or oil on the speaker.
      • Be careful when handling the speaker, as the diaphragm is made of paper and can be easily torn by impact or external force.
      • Improper handling of electrical speakers is not covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

Removal

Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts so as not to damage the surface.
  • Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
Front Speaker
  1. Remove the front door trim panel. (Refer to Body - "Front Door Trim")
  2. Remove the front speaker (A) after loosening the screws.
  3. Remove the rear door trim panel. (Refer to Body - "Rear Door Trim")
  4. Remove the rear speaker (A) after loosening the screws.
  5. Using a screwdriver or remover (A), remove the speaker grille (B) from the side vent.
  6. Separate the tweeter (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
  7. Remove the tweeter (B) after disconnecting the connector (A).
  8. Using a screwdriver or a remover, remove the center ventilation outlet assembly (A).
  9. Disconnect the hazard warning switch connector (A) from the center ventilation outlet assembly.
  10. Remove the center speaker grille (A) from the airbag.
  11. Remove the center speaker (A) from the airbag after loosening the mounting screws.
  12. Remove the center speaker (B) after disconnecting the speaker connector (A).
  13. Remove the luggage compartment side trim panel (RH). (Refer to Body - "Luggage Compartment Trim")
  14. Remove the subwoofer speaker (A) after disconnecting the connector (B) and bolts.
Rear Speaker Tweeter Speaker Center Speaker Subwoofer Speaker

Installation

Front Speaker
  1. Install the front speaker.
  2. Install the front door trim panel.
  3. Install the rear speaker.
  4. Install the rear door trim panel.
  5. Connect the connector.
  6. Install the tweeter and the tweeter grille.
  7. Connect the connector.
  8. Install the center speaker.
  9. Install the center speaker grille and center ventilation duct assembly.
  10. Install the subwoofer speaker and connect the connector.
  11. Install the luggage compartment side trim panel (RH).
Rear Speaker Tweeter Speaker Center Speaker Subwoofer Speaker

Test yourself

A quick Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.